noncellular

adjective

non·​cel·​lu·​lar ˌnän-ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce noncellular (audio)
: not cellular: such as
a
: not containing, made up of, or divided into cells : acellular
the noncellular component of blood
a noncellular layer
b
: relating to or being a telephone system that does not use cellular technology
non-cellular networks

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noncellular was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Noncellular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncellular. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

noncellular

adjective
non·​cel·​lu·​lar (ˈ)nän-ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce noncellular (audio)
: not made up of or divided into cells
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